About the role
Referee Positions
Job Requisition
JR-2025-144 Referee Positions (Excluded) (Open)
Job Family
Excluded
Start Date
2025-08-06
End Date
2025-10-01
Primary Posting
No
External Posting URL
Careers
Description
Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.
Multiple positions available
September 2025 – August 2026
Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
As a Referee you’ll help bring energy, fairness, and fun to our community sports programs and leagues! This is your chance to be part of the game—not just watching from the sidelines, but actively shaping the experience for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're blowing the whistle, keeping score, or ensuring everyone plays by the rules, you'll be creating a safe, respectful, and exciting environment where everyone can thrive.
Referee I's must have experience participating in sports and understand game rules and instructions.
Referee II's must have in depth knowledge of the sport they are refereeing, supported by a certificate of training.
All Referees need:
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Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector
-
Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications.
-
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers
-
Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants
-
Ability to work as an effective team member
-
Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds
-
Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours.
-
Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants.
-
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Hourly rates:
-
Referee I: $18.72
-
Referee II: $20.80
The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet
community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.
By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.
The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term)
Location Recreation Centre Facility
Time Type Part time
Supervisory Organization Community Recreation
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About City of Vernon, CA
Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped establish the Coldstream Ranch in nearby Coldstream, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 40,000 (2013), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 58,584 as of the Canada 2011 Census.
About the role
Referee Positions
Job Requisition
JR-2025-144 Referee Positions (Excluded) (Open)
Job Family
Excluded
Start Date
2025-08-06
End Date
2025-10-01
Primary Posting
No
External Posting URL
Careers
Description
Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.
Multiple positions available
September 2025 – August 2026
Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
As a Referee you’ll help bring energy, fairness, and fun to our community sports programs and leagues! This is your chance to be part of the game—not just watching from the sidelines, but actively shaping the experience for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're blowing the whistle, keeping score, or ensuring everyone plays by the rules, you'll be creating a safe, respectful, and exciting environment where everyone can thrive.
Referee I's must have experience participating in sports and understand game rules and instructions.
Referee II's must have in depth knowledge of the sport they are refereeing, supported by a certificate of training.
All Referees need:
-
Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector
-
Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications.
-
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers
-
Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants
-
Ability to work as an effective team member
-
Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds
-
Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours.
-
Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants.
-
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Hourly rates:
-
Referee I: $18.72
-
Referee II: $20.80
The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet
community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.
By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.
The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term)
Location Recreation Centre Facility
Time Type Part time
Supervisory Organization Community Recreation
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About City of Vernon, CA
Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped establish the Coldstream Ranch in nearby Coldstream, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 40,000 (2013), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 58,584 as of the Canada 2011 Census.